Shenandoah National Park hiking guide
Appalachian Trail Access
A 0.8-mile out-and-back with 190 ft of climbing in Mathews Arm/Elkwallow, rated easy.
Key facts
- Length
- 0.8 mi (1.3 km)
- Elevation gain
- 190 ft (59 m)
- Route type
- Out and back
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Area
- Mathews Arm/Elkwallow
About Appalachian Trail Access
This access trail links you to the Appalachian Trail in the Mathews Arm and Elkwallow area, where the long footpath follows the crest of the Blue Ridge through the Appalachian Mountains. It suits a day hike along a small section of the trail rather than a full thru-hike. Nearby, Jeremys Run and Thornton Hollow overlooks are each within a short walk, and piped water is available at Elkwallow Gap on the trail.
